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You labeling them as the cool or alpha group manifests that it is hard for you to join them. Your need to be included is what makes it awkward. There is no alpha group and if you just talk to them like you talk to anyone and you share some of their values and interests you'd get along fine.

I cleaned up this thread a bit. Everyone please stay on topic and watch your tone, be kind to one another.

Yes. Even just being in the present moment can get noticed.

Ah ok three times is not so much. I'd recommend you to make strong boundaries. Make sure not to be a "people pleaser". If you said "Yes and amen" to her and help her all the time it kind of makes sense that she would be upset when you tell her no. Make sure you help each other in a healthy balanced way. There are shitty people who treat others like a doormat but there are always two people needed for that to happen. And when you say no, don't explain yourself - that opens the door for some to try and argue with you, especially when you sound defensive. Just say "no I don't want to." or "no, sorry I don't have time but I'm free on sunday." for example. The situation with the guy I see happening all the time and it is a classic form of miscommunication between man and woman. A girl told me recently she went on a date with a guy at his place. Then, because it was raining she decided to sleep there. In the night he wanted sex. She was shocked and surprised because he never showed any sign the whole time before. It boils down to two things Man always think with their dick Some man (especially lonely ones) have no clue how to flirt with woman So whenever you are alone with a guy that you don't have romantic interest in, you have to make that clear ALL THE TIME. Because some guys can't take hints, you have to make it really obvious. In my experience a true friendship between man and woman is not possible.

You are Infinity, God is Infinity, this video is Infinity

This forum would be a good start No seriously, when you found something let me know.

Usually, when you get the same response over and over there is some truth to it. But there is too little information for me to try to understand what is going on. How regular do you meet during these 6 month? In a group or not? Anything that stands out, what you find out about them / they find out abou you, that you/they don't like? Any feedback that you got where you say that might be true or is definitely true? If yes, did you try to change anything? Don't know it seems weird to me. I get that occasionally from dates but only if it doesn't work out in the beginning. But never rude. Either the people you meet have issues or you really rub them the wrong way.

It's about accepting reality. Accepting and letting go are crucial for emotional mastery. When you fall down and then stand back up, are you caught up in your head? Thinking the whole day about what would've happened if you didn't fall down. If you had just paid more attention to your surroundings. How would the world be if you didn't fell down? Even the next week you always think back to what happened. But in a paradox way. The event takes up space in your head but when someone else mentions it, you try to change the topic. Because you don't want to be reminded of what happend. Maybe you are ashamed. But I guarantee you, the next time you fall down again, all the memories come back again. And this time you reject it even more. How could it happen again, this can't be real. On the other hand, if you accept reality. You fall down. Acknowledge that you fell down. Stand up and continue your day. By accepting what happened you can then let go of it. This way becoming more present. Also if after you fell down you got sad, hurt or angry. You accept your own emotions "It is ok that I fell down. It is ok that I feel sad now". There is a certain lightness to it. So the emotion can move on. You allow yourself to fully accept and feel it. See what happens if you don't. Still light? Of course this doesn't apply only to negative events but to positive events as well.

True, nothing will work out. In the end, in a few years you will be dead and the earth will not be around anymore. Alongside all the accomplishments and careers of everyone that ever walked on it. What does something need to have in order for you to "work out"? Graduating from college seems to have worked out fine. Just find something you want to do and do it. Enjoy the process. ❤️

Sounds like love to me. Keep going. Maybe put on a sad song. Cry your brains out.

You are thinking too much about it. Just get into the present and into being. See what happens. Im curious, what technique do you use to become more present?

It's probably just a habit. I remember when I was lost in thought of the past as well. Sometime around when I started to read Eckhart Tolle and similar books it became pretty clear that spending too much time in the past was pointless. And I started to shift my focus and energy to the present moment. Also having pitty for oneself can indicate that you are taking life a tad bit too seriously. And you might be holding onto thoughts and beliefs about yourself which limit your potential. I'd recommend to rewatch Leo's videos on The Power Of Letting Go and Self-Love. There is nothing to add to "you" and nothing to gain. The joy in starting your journey now might even be greater than walking on it 10 years later. Maybe "you" didn't actually have a choice in the matter and for you to start right now with your purpose, might actually be the perfect time. ❤️

Almost all hollywood movies depict slightly unhealthy relationships. There are some great examples in this video

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Well there is never anything wrong with you. But it could be that you are missing out on some parts of life. How is your connection with your emotions in general? Do you feel anything. Any weak or strong emotions, ups and downs? Do you feel sensations in your body while experiencing these emotions? What happens when you do this 5 minute guided visualization? (Starts 20:40)

Pursuing fear might work but if you do it in a way that creates more fear it can lead to... sidetracking. In the end it might be the same thing though I prefer pursuing acceptance.

At that point the first step I'd recommend is forgiveness. You have to start to take the power back. Don't give it to people who mistreated or betrayed you. Also therapy can be helpful. Is there something specific you want to love?

It's different for anyone, you have to look closely and see what works for you.

Both options are good. Getting the degree will give you some piece of mind, dropping out will save you time for your new career. The question is, how hard is it for you to still go to complete university?

How do you define success? As @Consept said, if you expect happiness to be looming over the horizon and once you reach it you will finally live the good life - you will be disappointed.

Start with a low dose. If you are already used to weed you will have no problems. Eat some dark chocolate while taking it - it releases serotonin and will make it less of a chance to have a bad trip. Also don't take it when you are feeling down. Psychedelics will make every feeling you have more intense - so this is a no-brainer. I also once thought I would die from weed (couldn't move and had to throw up). But it was still not a bad trip. I just accepted everything happening. When you accept what is happening - there is no resistance. Bad trips for me are always linked to the ego resisting it's annihilation. When the ego is clinging too much the psychedelics will unleash their full power on it. When you just let go there is nothing for the psychedelics to push against. Although having a "bad trip" is nothing to be afraid of. Maybe this is exactly what you need right now.

I would be careful linking conspiracy theories to this stuff. What I've found with QAnon is that people who want to be seen as smart and special fall into it. Which includes all kinds of personalities. Seems like these people also desire control very much. Add in the growing distrust in TV Media and you got yourself a cool cocktail - enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

If you don't want to drink 1/2 cup, you could try dark chocolate. It has caffeine and other brain stimulating ingredients, works wonders for me. One 3.5-ounce bar of dark chocolate (70-85%) will have around the same amount as one cup of coffee.

That can (and will) happen in every country. As long as you guys keep on talking and flirting you are golden. Specific things to seem less of a threat: Show your hands and that they are empty Smile No fast movements Keep a normal distance While you want to have long eye contact because you are flirting, don't stare at her Also you can talk about how she seems nervous and how you feel.

The profession doesn't directly tell you their purpose. It's all about why they do it. Someone can be helping children in Africa but if they do it mainly to get validation from their friends they will not be happy. It's low quality consciousness. On the other hand, someone playing basketball in the NBA might be doing it to inspire others and use his fame to share deep insights with the world. That would be high quality consciousness. Also you can not judge a book by its cover. These people you mention may not be 100% fulfilled by their career. But maybe they value other things in life more. For example family. Your purpose could be being a great father and having a loving family. Or wisdom, your purpose could be to read a lot of books and do deep inquiry into different fields. Those can be very fulfilling and someone having a low quality conscious career can still bring big amounts of value into this world in their private life. Basically, it's not all black and white. And to see from the outside what is going on inside someone is very difficult. See for example all these movie stars that seem to be happy outside but battle with depression and with suicidal thoughts. Some video suggestions for further understanding Low Quality vs High Quality Consciousness Successful People Are Not Happy Understanding Meaning, Purpose, & Value